February 10, 2021 – KERA News – Christopher Connelly Last month, Dallas area homeless service organizations received 6,000 rapid COVID-19 tests from the Texas Department of Emergency management. It was a victory celebrated by nonprofits and philanthropies. The tests eliminated
Overcoming NIMBY: Look at what Cara Mendelsohn did for the homeless in her Far North Dallas district
December 10, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Sharon Grigsby Seldom under a bridge or on a street corner, they huddle at night inside their cars at big-box parking lots and community parks. At least there, they can mostly
Dallas Creates Partnership to Protect Homeless From Dangerously Cold Temperatures
December 1, 2020 – NBC DFW – Alanna Quillen It’s a case of extreme cold and COVID-19. For the past few days, the city of Dallas and local homeless agencies have scrambled to find a place to shelter vulnerable people
Dallas homeless shelters brace for bed shortage as temperatures drop
December 1, 2020 – NewsRadio 1080 KRLD – Baylee Friday With winter temperatures plummeting at night, the City of Dallas and area nonprofits are working together to help people experiencing homelessness. “We have been called into parking lots to identify
Dallas Morning News Charities launches 35th fall campaign for nonprofits amid COVID-19 pandemic
November 12, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Vandana Ravikumar The Dallas Morning News Charities launched its 35th fall campaign Thursday with the goal of raising $1.5 million to help 23 area nonprofits that have seen an increased need
‘The Dallas Morning News’ supports nearly two dozen North Texas organizations that help the homeless and hungry.
September 6, 2020 – FWD>DFW Mission statement: The Dallas Morning News Charities funds 23 North Texas organizations that help our neighbors who are homeless and hungry. It provides food, shelter, clothing and emergency services for children, families, veterans and the
D CEO Reveals Winners of Third Annual Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards
August 28, 2020 – D Magazine – Christine Perez Bolstered by deep corporate support, Dallas-Fort Worth has one of the most powerful nonprofit communities in the country. Its strength was on full display and celebrated this week as 20 winners
Eleven Dallas organizations receive $25,000 each to aid pandemic assistance
August 6, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News – Juan Jaramillo The Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund has awarded $25,000 in grants to 11 nonprofits, including Bachman Lake Together, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, and Interfaith Family Services. According to a statement
Dallas Nonprofits Receiving $275,000 In Grants For Response To COVID-19
August 5, 2020 – CBS DFW A $1.1 million pot of money, the Dallas Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund, comes with a catch. It can only be spent during a federally declared disaster. With the entire state in the midst of
How 2 Lakewood teens fed thousands of homeless during the coronavirus pandemic
August 5, 2020 – Advocate Lakewood/East Dallas – Jaime Dunaway Two Lakewood teens have fed more than 16,000 homeless people through their organization, Feed the People, since the coronavirus pandemic began, but it all started with 30 peanut butter and